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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,456.61, 53,184.92 and 9,163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,456.61, 53,184.92 and 9,163.47 is: 13,745.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,456.61 : 53,184.92 = 9,163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,456.61/53,184.92 = 9,163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,456.61x = 53,184.92 × 9,163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,456.61x = 487,358,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,358,373.06/35,456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,745.21

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